Benjamin Franklin's printing network disseminating virtue in early America / Ralph Frasca.

Author/creator Frasca, Ralph, 1962-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoColumbia : University of Missouri Press,
Descriptionix, 295 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790--Career in printing.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790--Friends and associates.
Business networks--United States. --History. --18th century.
Printing industry--United States. --History. --18th century.
Printers--Political activity. --United States. --History. --18th century.
Printing--Social aspects. --United States. --History. --18th century.

Abstract "Explores Benjamin Franklin's network of partnerships and business relationships with printers. His network altered practices in both European and American colonial printing trades by providing capital and political influence to set up working partnerships with James Parker, Francis Childs, Benjamin Mecom, Benjamin Franklin Bache, David Hall, Anthony Armbruster, and others"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 265-289) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005027403
ISBN9780826216144 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826216145 (alk. paper)